Allen I. Olson
Allen I. Olson | |
|---|---|
Allen Olson in 1981 | |
| 28th Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office January 6, 1981 – January 1, 1985 | |
| Lieutenant | Ernest Sands |
| Preceded by | Art Link |
| Succeeded by | George Sinner |
| 25th Attorney General of North Dakota | |
| In office 1973–1980 | |
| Governor | Art Link |
| Preceded by | Helgi Johanneson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wefald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Allen Ingvar Olson November 5, 1938 Rolla, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Benner Olson |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1963–1967 |
| Unit | U.S. Army JAG Corps |
Allen Ingvar Olson (born November 5, 1938) is an American Republican politician and attorney who served as the 28th governor of North Dakota from 1981 to 1985. He defeated incumbent Art Link in the 1980 election and served one term.